Mark Woods
Weinsteins at Westminster? It's time for the Church to start being offensive
It's really easy to join in the chorus of condemnation at the predatory behaviour exhibited by powerful people in Hollywood and Westminster.
Orthodox Patriarch: Russian Revolution was 'catastrophic' for Church
The October Revolution that heralded the triumph of communism in Russia had 'catastrophic consequences' for religious communities, according to the head of the Russian Orthodox Church
The Archbishop of Canterbury 'does God' with Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell, Tony Blair's former spin doctor, famously 'doesn't do God', as he reminds the Archbishop of Canterbury at the beginning of a revelatory interview for GQ magazine.
The Bible origins of the $1.7 million note by Albert Einstein
It's the stuff of urban legend â the scribbled sketch on a restaurant napkin by an artist who can't pay for his meal sells for millions after he's become famous.
Christianity is banned in Saudi Arabia. Will promised reforms make a difference?
The crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, has declared his intention of returning the country to a 'moderate Islam'.
The parable of the workers in the vineyard: God gives us what we need, not what we deserve
The parable usually known as 'The workers in the vineyard' in Matthew 20: 1-16 is a strange tale.
Reformation 500: Archbishop of Canterbury to mark Protestant and Catholic unity on justification
A service at Westminster Abbey for the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation will see the Archbishop of Canterbury marking a key point of agreement between the Roman Catholic Church and the Lutheran World Federation.
On this day: The Treaty of Westphalia ended a religious war in which 8 million died
The Treaty of Westphalia was signed October 24, 1648, and ended the Thirty Years War.
Day one, year zero: October 23, 4004 BC
How old is the universe? Scientists say it's around 14 billion years; young-earth creationists, perhaps around 10,000 years.
Yes, 'Gunpowder' is violent â that's what happens when religion goes bad
Judging by the first episode, the BBC's Gunpowder offers plenty of dramatic bang for the licence-payer's buck.
Free speech on campus â so why not in church?
Some things become unsayable. Whether it's questions about sexuality, or doctrine, or church customs and traditions, or biblical interpretation: there are places we just don't go.
What should churches do about Hallowe'en?
Many churches will want to celebrate Hallowe'en next week â but in a way that doesn't deny the traditional darkness, but redeems it.
Why evangelicals have a lot to learn from Pope Francis about evangelism
Francis has become well known for unbuttoning during flights home from foreign trips, when his off-the-cuff comments are frequently newsworthy.
Is Charles Darwin's house haunted?
English Heritage has released a list of its 10 spookiest sites, voted for by members of staff across its more than 400 castles, abbeys and other historical buildings.
From Zoar to Moriah: 6 church names with a biblical meaning
There's one corner of these islands where the naming of churches was once practised as a fine art.
Why does Mike Pence continue to serve a President who mocks his beliefs?
The revelation that President Donald Trump mocks the religious beliefs of his vice-president Mike Pence shouldn't really have surprised anyone.